Isaac Asbury (they/them) is a multi-disciplinary writer based in Leeds, U.K.
About
Isaac is a 22 year old non-binary creative originally from Hampshire, relocating to Yorkshire at age 11.
A recent graduate of BA (Hons) Creative Writing at Leeds Arts University, Isaac has developed and refined their creative practice at a professional level.
When they aren’t writing, Isaac can be found fussing over cats, obsessively listening to the same five music artists or rewatching the Saw movies.
Interests
Primarily, Isaac is interested in breaking down social and literary constructs through their work. Often writing about their experiences with queerness, disability and trauma, Isaac seeks to inspire a new era of rebellion in contemporary literature.
With their debut novel, they aim to break down outdated conventions of fiction, renewing the craft through experimentation with form and style.
Experience
Isaac has had their work published in 10+ publications and they have performed their work at numerous events across Yorkshire, including Leeds Literature Festival.
Isaac has also written a number of articles for The State of The Arts magazine and is part of the team behind the online writing competition Serious Flash Fiction.
Isaac made their debut as a spotlight artist at Words With Fangs: Monsters & Mayhem in October 2023, held at Wharf Chambers, Leeds.
After having three of their poems selected to be featured in the debut Bone Down zine, Isaac performed a set of original poetry at the book launch in August 2023.
In 2022, Isaac's epic poem 'the fence' was shortlisted for the Making Waves Art Festival at HEART Headingley.
Isaac has been featured in multiple issues of NEST Magazine (Issue 19, 20, 21). As part of the launch for Issue 19, Isaac's work was selected for an exhibition.
In 2024, Isaac worked with a graphic design student to adapt their short story 'People You May Know' into an interactive piece of ergodic literature.
Isaac has a self-published poetry collection titled 'memoirs from the moon', which they have distributed through local, independent bookshops such as Portal Bookshop and The Bookish Type.
In 2023, Isaac curated their first solo exhibition, 'Concorde' in Hyde Park Book Club. (1/2)
For the event, Isaac independently sought out local creatives to contribute artwork for the exhibition, liaised with the venue and promoted the exhibition online. (2/2)
Whether you need a spoken word performer, creative in residence or events co-ordinator, Isaac is always willing to take on new challenges.
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